Springboks

Limerick , Ireland - 30 October 2017; Munster scrum coach Jerry Flannery and Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus in conversation during Munster Rugby Squad Training at the University of Limerick in Limerick. (Photo By Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Watch: Rassie is a rugby genius

Former Ireland international and Munster coach Jerry Flannery has shared insight into what it’s like working alongside a “rugby genius” like Rassie Erasmus.

Nkosi ready to challenge Kolbe for Bok spot

Sbu Nkosi says he is keen to make the most of the opportunity he’s been granted following a rare inclusion in the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Gqeberha.

Rassie highlights fable: When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent

South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has shared the words of a fable in a thinly veiled message on Twitter that says “never waste time on discussions that make no sense”.

Roberts, De Villiers: It’s an immense achievement for Boks

Jean de Villiers and Jamie Roberts have hailed the Springboks’ series victory over the British & Irish Lions as an amazing result, with the latter also asserting the Boks do not play “boring” rugby.

Franco Mostert of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Mostert vs B&I Lions

The versatile Franco Mostert proved his worth as the most valuable Springbok forward during their series victory over the British & Irish Lions. Check out this tribute video highlighting the impact made by the Bok workhorse.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Boks vs All Blacks Tests set for neutral venue?

The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.

Pick your breakout Bok

Which player in this week’s second-string Springbok team will use the match against Argentina as a springboard to the first-choice lineup?

Nienaber: Rugby would be boring if everyone played the same

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the beauty of rugby is that there are different styles to playing the game and the team’s gameplan is based around the athletic attributes of its players.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa tries to get the ball in the maul during the 2nd Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Eben Etzebeth vs B&I Lions

Experienced lock Eben Etzebeth was one the standout performers during the recently concluded Lions Test series. Where does the Springbok enforcer rank among the best second-row forwards in the game?

Watch: Boks vs B&I Lions 2021 – The most physical series in rugby?

From scuffles, brutal defence, off-field controversies, moments of individual brilliance to a fairytale ending, the Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions had it all. Check out this tribute to one of the most physical series in recent rugby history.